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Governor General Gets Political

GG recognizes Mi'gmaw land claim to all of Newfoundland, despite history, law, and policy

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Edward Hollett
Jul 03, 2024
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Her Excellency Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada (Image: Rideau Hall)

Governor General Mary Simon showed up in St. John’s over the Canada weekend apparently as a last minute substitute for the Princess Royal at ceremonies marking the 100th anniversary of the unveiling of Newfoundland and Labrador’s national war memorial.

Simon used the chance to dr…

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